http://www.mail.com/in-en/people/1599342-mark-rutte.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/in-en/people/1599342-mark-rutte.html http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2067106-ally-slain-politician-suspects-political-motive.html WILLEMSTAD, Curacao (AP) — A close ally of a charismatic but divisive politician killed by two assailants in Curacao said Monday he believes the lawmaker was slain in some sort of politically motivated attack on the Dutch Caribbean island off the coast of Venezuela. Donald Balentina, president of the Curacao political party founded by slain politician Hel... Tue, 07 May 2013 01:56:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2067106-ally-slain-politician-suspects-political-motive.html 2013-05-07T01:56:27Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2050510-netherlands-queen-beatrix-farewell-speech.html AMSTERDAM (AP) — The Netherlands' Queen Beatrix thanked her people Monday and urged them to support her son, Crown Prince Willem-Alexander, in a final address before she abdicates and he takes over as king. Beatrix, 75, is to sign the papers enacting the once-in-a-generation change of royal titles Tuesday morning, the central moment in several days of fes... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:41:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2050510-netherlands-queen-beatrix-farewell-speech.html 2013-04-29T19:41:57Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/economy/2027716-dutch-unemployment-rises-to-64-percent.html AMSTERDAM (AP) — The Netherlands' Central Bureau for Statistics says the country's unemployment is rising sharply, hitting 6.4 percent at the end of March up from 6.2 percent in February. Local media Thursday had reported a much higher 8.1 percent figure, which would be a record — but a nonstandard definition of unemployment is used in their calculations.... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:27:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/economy/2027716-dutch-unemployment-rises-to-64-percent.html 2013-04-18T10:27:44Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/markets/2015766-dutch-government-puts-austerity-plans-hold.html AMSTERDAM (AP) — The Dutch government has temporarily abandoned austerity measures it previously said were needed to bring the country's budget deficit within European rules. On Thursday, the Cabinet brokered a deal with unions that scraps planned salary freezes for government and healthcare workers. Prime Minister Mark Rutte said Friday he "hopes and exp... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:28:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/markets/2015766-dutch-government-puts-austerity-plans-hold.html 2013-04-12T14:28:57Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2004730-putin-faces-protest-furor-germany-netherlands.html AMSTERDAM (AP) — Vladimir Putin faced hundreds of protesters ranging from gay rights activists to a topless feminist group during his visit to Germany and the Netherlands on Monday, but the Russian president appeared unruffled by the furor. In Hannover, Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel criticized Russia's human rights record at a press conference. Then a... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:36:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2004730-putin-faces-protest-furor-germany-netherlands.html 2013-04-08T19:36:33Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1956682-eu-leaders-fail-to-agree-arming-syrian-rebels.html BRUSSELS (AP) — On the second anniversary of the uprising that evolved into Syria's brutal civil war, leaders at a European Union summit Friday found themselves facing a difficult dilemma: trying to predict whether funneling more arms to rebels trying to overthrow Syrian leader Bashar Assad would save lives or result in more deaths. In the end, the 27 nat... Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:09:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1956682-eu-leaders-fail-to-agree-arming-syrian-rebels.html 2013-03-15T15:09:05Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1954682-hungary-rejects-criticism-constitution-changes.html BRUSSELS (AP) — Rejecting criticism from the EU, the U.S. and human rights groups, Hungary's prime minister insisted Thursday that recent constitutional changes aren't threatening democracy and the rule of law in the Eastern European nation. Prime Minister Viktor Orban said those concerns were wrong and the amendments to Hungary's constitution were in lin... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:19:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1954682-hungary-rejects-criticism-constitution-changes.html 2013-03-14T22:19:48Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/1944946-accused-lawmaker-returns-to-st-maarten.html PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten (AP) — A St. Maarten legislator at the center of a bribery probe returned Sunday to the Dutch Caribbean country and said he was prepared to give his side of the story to investigators. A video recently made public appears to show lawmaker Patrick Illidge accepting stacks of cash from the manager of a strip club. Authorities have s... Sun, 10 Mar 2013 21:46:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/1944946-accused-lawmaker-returns-to-st-maarten.html 2013-03-10T21:46:56Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/markets/1876846-eu-leaders-agree-to-128-trillion-7-year-budget.html BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders agreed Friday to a significantly reduced 7-year budget worth €960 billion ($1.28 trillion) — the first cut in spending in the 27-country group's history. European Council President Herman Van Rompuy announced that the agreement had been reached after two days of nearly round-the-clock negotiations — the longest negot... Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:52:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/markets/1876846-eu-leaders-agree-to-128-trillion-7-year-budget.html 2013-02-08T17:52:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/celebrity/1853918-dutch-monarchy-facts-quirks.html AMSTERDAM (AP) — The Netherlands' Queen Beatrix says she will abdicate her throne in April to make way for her eldest son, Crown Prince Willem-Alexander. Here are some questions and answers about the Netherlands' House of Orange and how it's a little different than, for instance, the British monarchy. A DUTCH MONARCH CAN JUST UP AND QUIT? Absolutely. Unli... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:38:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/celebrity/1853918-dutch-monarchy-facts-quirks.html 2013-01-29T19:38:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/celebrity/1851178-dutch-queen-beatrix-abdicating-son-will-king.html THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Netherlands' Queen Beatrix announced Monday that she is ending her reign after 33 years and passing the crown to her eldest son, who has long been groomed to be king but who will have to work hard to match his mother's popularity. The widely expected abdication comes at a time of debate over the future of the largely cere... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 23:25:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/celebrity/1851178-dutch-queen-beatrix-abdicating-son-will-king.html 2013-01-28T23:25:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/markets/1845102-compromise-helps-dutch-stay-afloat-crisis.html AMSTERDAM (AP) — In the U.S., tax hikes have been the subject of partisan warfare that brought the country to the very edge of a "fiscal cliff." In southern Europe, spending cuts have led to mass protests and labor strikes. Maybe both could learn from the Dutch — whose compromise culture has kept the country afloat throughout the economic storm. In the Ne... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:28:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/markets/1845102-compromise-helps-dutch-stay-afloat-crisis.html 2013-01-25T09:28:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/economy/1829488-dutchman-backing-to-eurogroup-chief.html BRUSSELS (AP) — The outgoing chairman of the Eurogroup, the regular meetings of the 17 eurozone finance ministers, endorsed Dutch finance minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem on Friday as a "good" candidate to take over his job on Monday. On top of the backing from Luxembourg Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker, Germany too had warm words for Dijsselbloem (DIE-sel... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/economy/1829488-dutchman-backing-to-eurogroup-chief.html 2013-01-18T14:42:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/economy/1820366-sp-reaffirms-negative-outlook-netherlands.html NEW YORK (AP) — Standard & Poor's Ratings Services affirmed its top investment-grade ratings for the Netherlands on Monday, but said the rating's outlook remains negative. S&P said that the Netherland's prosperous, diversified and competitive economy is worthy of the "AAA" long-term credit rating. The country has a long track record of prudent and flexibl... Mon, 14 Jan 2013 21:19:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/economy/1820366-sp-reaffirms-negative-outlook-netherlands.html 2013-01-14T21:19:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/markets/1775828-dutch-governments-think-tank-recession-call.html AMSTERDAM (AP) — The Dutch government's financial think-tank has joined the central bank in forecasting a recession in 2013 as a result of waning global trade prospects. The Central Planning Bureau said Wednesday the Dutch economy would shrink 0.5 percent, in contrast to its previous forecast of 0.75 percent growth. Last week the central bank predicted a ... Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/markets/1775828-dutch-governments-think-tank-recession-call.html 2012-12-19T09:07:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1764812-europe-shrugs-berlusconis-political-ambitions.html MILAN (AP) — Former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi's political ambitions got a huge yawn on Thursday from both the bond markets and his fellow European conservatives, who instead heaped praise on the country's current leader. Europe has made clear its preference for Mario Monti, whom Berlusconi has in the space of the last week alternately criticized f... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 21:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1764812-europe-shrugs-berlusconis-political-ambitions.html 2012-12-13T21:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/1764274-turkey-patriot-defenses-to-ready-month.html BRUSSELS (AP) — The Patriot air defense missiles being deployed to protect Turkey from spillover from Syria's civil war will become operational at the end of January, officials said Thursday. In addition, NATO will send Turkey special aircraft that can detect missile launches from Syria. A number of Syrian shells have landed in Turkish territory since the... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/1764274-turkey-patriot-defenses-to-ready-month.html 2012-12-13T18:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1750756-dutch-to-send-turkey-2-patriot-systems.html THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government approved a NATO request Friday to send two batteries of Patriot missile defense systems to Turkey, following in Germany's footsteps, Foreign Minister Frans Timmermans said. Parliament must sign off on the Cabinet decision, but Prime Minister Mark Rutte's two-party coalition has a comfortable majority in t... Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:38:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1750756-dutch-to-send-turkey-2-patriot-systems.html 2012-12-07T13:38:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1718264-eu-summit-ends-without-budget-deal.html BRUSSELS (AP) — A summit of the European Union's 27 national leaders, charged with agreeing on a long-term budget for the bloc, broke up Friday afternoon without being able to reach a deal. Coming just days after the 17 eurogroup finance ministers failed, yet again, to agree on the conditions for releasing badly needed bailout money for Greece, the failur... Fri, 23 Nov 2012 17:50:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1718264-eu-summit-ends-without-budget-deal.html 2012-11-23T17:50:00Z